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Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge

Jo Plumridge is a freelance writer and photographer with almost 25 years of experience writing for a variety of magazines, websites and books. She writes extensively on home and tech products, along with covering photography, interior design and all things sleep-related. Outside of work, Jo fosters cats alongside her husband for a local rescue, giving her plenty of practice in dealing with tricky subjects.

Recent articles by Jo Plumridge

Dreams TheraPur ActiGel Glacier 3800 2 corner of mattress showing layers
Dreams TheraPur ActiGel Glacier 3800 Combination mattress re
Mattresses

The Dreams TheraPur mattress will keep even the hottest of sleepers cool through the night

Published :
£1899 (King size)
Tower Ceraglide Ultra iron: Budget friendly and easy to use
Home appliances

The Tower Ceraglide Elite is the perfect choice for those on a budget, with a comfortable design and great steam output

Published :
£30
Dreamland Hunker Down Scandi Sherpa Electric Blanket in packaging on a bed
Dreamland Hunker Down Electric Blanket: Warmth with ease
Bedroom

The Dreamland Hunker Down Scandi Sherpa electric blanket offers a luxurious sleep surface and heats up in minutes

Published :
£92
Lakeland StaySnug Velvety Navy Heated Throw teaser blue throw layed out on a blue sofa
Lakeland StaySnug Velvety Navy Heated Throw: Human approved
Bedroom

The Lakeland StaySnug heated throw brings a touch of luxury to your home, along with plenty of warmth

Published :
£50
Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra steam iron water tank
Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra: Power through the ironing
Home appliances

The Russell Hobbs PowerSteam Ultra speeds through creases and makes quick work of your ironing pile

Published :
£45
two steam irons set against a blue background for best steam iron 2024
The best steam irons we've tested in 2025
Home appliances

We’ve tested and reviewed the best steam irons across a range of budgets to help make the dreaded chore a little bit easier

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Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9830 steam iron review standing side view on a colourful ironing board
Tefal Ultimate Pure FV9830 steam iron review: Impressive
Home appliances

The Tefal Ultimate Pure is a quality steam iron that packs an impressive punch

Published :
£130
Russell Hobbs Colour Control Pro Ultra steam iron review teaser side view of iron on a colorful ironing board
Russell Hobbs Colour Control Pro Ultra: Easy peasy
Home appliances

The Colour Control Pro Ultra marries an intuitive design with a colour-coded temperature selection that’s incredibly easy to navigate

Published :
£48
Dreamland Hygge Days Faux Fur Luxury Heated Throw review layed out on a blue sofa
Dreamland Hygge Days Faux Fur Luxury Heated Throw review
Bedroom

The Dreamland Hygge Days heated throw is fantastically warm, even when it’s not turned on

Published :
£90
Morphy Richards Turboglide steam iron review teaser on a ironing board with a green patterned cover
Morphy Richards TurboGlide steam iron: It certainly glides
Home appliances

Morphy Richards’ TurboGlide iron lives up to its name, gliding through creases and cutting ironing time in half

Published :
£50